2007 BMW M3 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M3 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2580 mm |
